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The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
Lillie Salas

Lillie Salas, Managing Editor

Hello! My name is Lillie Salas, and I am a sophomore majoring in journalism. I have been working at The Daily Illini since my freshman year. I began as a staff writer in features and then had the opportunity to be promoted to features editor during my second semester. I am so honored to work with such an amazing staff and I look forward to working with the Champaign-Urbana community to share our stories. For any inquiries, contact me at my email below.

Courtesy of Genius.

Review | Chappell Roan delivers with new single ‘Good Luck, Babe!’

By Lillie Salas, Managing Editor • April 10, 2024
Sex and the CU.

Sex and the CU | Never fear, the navel piercing is here!

By Lillie Salas, Managing Editor • April 5, 2024
Students sit, study, relax and possibly cry beside Boneyard Creek on Sept. 13. The creek runs for over three miles through midtown and down to campus.

Best of CU | Best Place to Cry: Boneyard Creek

By Lillie Salas, Features Editor • March 28, 2024
Teenage Dirtbag: How each residence hall gets jiggy with it

Teenage Dirtbag: How each residence hall gets jiggy with it

By Lisa Chasanov and Lillie Salas • February 22, 2024
Sex and the CU | How to slumber party

Sex and the CU | How to slumber party

By Lillie Salas, Features Editor • February 16, 2024
Sex and the CU | Nobody cares what I do

Sex and the CU | Nobody cares what I do

By Lillie Salas, Features Editor • January 26, 2024
2008 Christmas With Weezer cover. Features editor Lillie Salas writes on Weezers holiday release.

The fourth day of buzzmas | Hark! The herald Weezer sings: Weezer’s holiday album

By Lillie Salas, Features Editor • December 17, 2023
The DI ranks Thanksgiving dishes — and you can’t argue with it

The DI ranks Thanksgiving dishes — and you can’t argue with it

By Lillie Salas, Lisa Chasanov, Jack Larson and Park Mitchell • November 24, 2023
A variety of cookies lay next to a caramel cappuccino on the morning of Nov. 5. German-style market Christkindlemarket makes its away around Illinois this holiday season.

Christkindlmarket brings German culture​ to Illinois

By Lillie Salas, Features Editor • November 13, 2023
Sex and the CU

Sex and the CU | Seasons of love

By Lillie Salas, Features Editor • November 3, 2023
A basket full of popular Halloween candies spills onto the ground.

The DI ranks Halloween candy — and you can’t argue with it

By Lisa Chasanov, Lillie Salas, Lika Lezhava, Jacob Slabosz and Jack Larson • October 30, 2023
Matthew Perry in 2009 tv-series The Good Wife.

‘Friends’ actor Matthew Perry dies at 54

By Lillie Salas, Nicolas Roacho and Kiran Bond • October 28, 2023
Sex and the CU

Sex and the CU | Am I a creep? Am I a weirdo?

By Lillie Salas, Features Editor • October 21, 2023
Customers wait in line at Legends on Sunday afternoon. Legends serves a an excellent location to visit during Homecoming week for drinks.

Raise the bar for Homecoming with UI’s signature drink spots

By Lillie Salas and Lisa Chasanov • October 19, 2023
Q&A with Leticia Villarreal Sosa

Q&A with Leticia Villarreal Sosa

By Lillie Salas, Features Editor • September 28, 2023
Ballet Folklorico dancers stand outside alongside each other in traditional Jalisco dresses and charro-style white shirts.

Folklorico perseveres despite obstacles, fosters close-knit community

By Lillie Salas, Features Editor • September 26, 2023

UI implements police drones, increases safety measures

By Lillie Salas, Features Editor • September 22, 2023
Planted, a plant store located in downtown Champaign at 16 East Washington Street, is a popular spot to buy house plants. It is easily accessible using the buses.

Cultivate your space with these easy houseplants

By Lillie Salas, Features Editor • September 13, 2023

See you in CU: Events you shouldn’t miss this weekend

By Lillie Salas, Features Editor • August 31, 2023
Donald Trumps mugshot, the first ever of a former U.S. president.

Trump surrenders to charges, released on bond

By Lisa Chasanov, Ella Narag, Lika Lezhava and Lillie Salas • August 24, 2023
Illinois students spend time, not money, on having fun

Illinois students spend time, not money, on having fun

By Lillie Salas, Features Editor • August 17, 2023
Finding art in a school full of tech

Finding art in a school full of tech

By Lillie Salas, Features Editor • July 11, 2023

Business blooms for Planted in downtown Champaign

By Lillie Salas, Features Editor • May 8, 2023
Storyteller Dave Cullen inducted into Hall of Fame

Storyteller Dave Cullen inducted into Hall of Fame

By Lillie Salas, Features Editor • May 5, 2023

Illini baseball gets bucked by Ohio State Buckeyes in 3-game series

By Lillie Salas, Features Editor • May 1, 2023
Column | Best places to have a mental breakdown on campus

Column | Best places to have a mental breakdown on campus

By Lillie Salas, Features Editor • May 1, 2023

Illinois baseball winds up for 3-game series against Ohio State

By Ella Narag and Lillie Salas • April 27, 2023
The Bengali Student Organization at their first event, Alaap 2022.

Bengali Students Organization hosts first-time New Year event

By Lillie Salas, Features Editor • April 27, 2023
The Spring Plant Fair boasted thousands of plants, all being sold within the Plant Science Laboratory.

Spring Plant Fair showcases horticulture on campus

By Lillie Salas, Features Editor • April 17, 2023
UI students criticize anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation

UI students criticize anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation

By Lillie Salas and Ashleigh Kendrick • April 14, 2023
The Gender & Sexuality Resource Center, located in the Illini Union, is approaching its 30-year anniversary.

Gender & Sexuality Resource Center celebrates 30th anniversary

By Piotr Fedczuk and Lillie Salas • April 7, 2023
Meet the candidates: Unit 4 District School Board elections

Meet the candidates: Unit 4 District School Board elections

By Lika Lezhava, Lillie Salas, Lisa Chasanov and Aidan Sadovi • April 4, 2023
Transgender Day of Visibility encourages positivity

Transgender Day of Visibility encourages positivity

By Lillie Salas, Features Editor • April 4, 2023
Is the land acknowledgement statement performative?

Is the land acknowledgement statement performative?

By Lillie Salas, Features Editor • March 21, 2023
Sudden roommate changes bring confusion, stress

Sudden roommate changes bring confusion, stress

By Lillie Salas, Staff Writer • March 2, 2023
Mark Jordan, performer for the Native Chicago Jam, plays his guitar on stage as a part of the Illini Unions Musical Monday in displaying Native American instruments and culture.

UI brings Native perspectives to Illini Union

By Lillie Salas, Staff Writer • November 9, 2022
In loving memory of Pinto Bean

In loving memory of Pinto Bean

By Lillie Salas, Contributing Writer • October 17, 2022
A pride parade festival member hands out leighs to the community during the pride parade on Saturday.

CU Pride Fest empowers LGBTQ+ community

By Lillie Salas, Contributing Writer • October 2, 2022
The C-U community celebrate the ninth annual Oktoberfest on Saturday. The festival featured local brewers and traditional German food.

Ninth Annual C-U Oktoberfest celebrates German culture

By Lillie Salas, Contributing Writer • September 26, 2022
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